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Places of note: Five historic sites that grace Vietnam's banknotes

Places of note: Five historic sites that grace Vietnam's banknotes

When it comes to the custom of li xi – giving lucky money – during the Tet holiday, Vietnamese always try to put into those symbolic red envelopes the crispest, newest bills they can find.
Viet Nam actively participates in activities in ATF 2015

Viet Nam actively participates in activities in ATF 2015

On 26 January 2015 in Myanmar International Convention Centre 2, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, the opening ceremony and welcome dinner of ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2015 were held with the theme “ASEAN Tourism towards...
Da Nang to host 7th int’l firework competition

Da Nang to host 7th int’l firework competition

The 7th Da Nang International Fireworks Competition (DIFC) 2015 will take place in the central city on April 28-29, the municipal People’s Committee announced on January 30.
Vietjet Air to open Ha Noi - Quy Nhon route

Vietjet Air to open Ha Noi - Quy Nhon route

VietJet Air, Viet Nam's low cost airline will open a Ha Noi-Quy Nhon route on April 26 to celebrate the recent expansion of Phu Cat Airport in Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province.
Sapa among world's top 9 new tourist attractions

Sapa among world's top 9 new tourist attractions

A highly acclaimed British website providing tourist information and guides, Rough Guides has listed Sa Pa- a mountainous district of Lao Cai province among top 9 new tourist attractions around the world.
Visa fee for cruise passengers back to US$ 5 per pax

Visa fee for cruise passengers back to US$ 5 per pax

International cruise passengers will pay a US$5 visa fee each, instead of a staggering US$45, when they go ashore for a local tour, according to new measures approved last week by the Prime Minister.